Honor 8S 2020 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 8S 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 7/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S 2020 doesn't; the Honor 8S 2020 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 218g).
Honor 8S 2020
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S 2020 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (62/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S 2020 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Honor 8S 2020
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8S 2020
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8S 2020
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8S 2020 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 8S 2020 by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8S 2020
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 by 55 points (62/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S 2020 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 8S 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 2020 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 8S 2020 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.